Karolina

structured care for your dog

Forest
5 times favorited
1 recurring guest
5w ago
Last activity
<35h
Response time
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
30 EUR
/day
All services and rates

About Karolina

ENG + FR

Hello! Originally from the USA, I've recently moved to Brussels after finishing my master degree in the Netherlands and am currently developing my artistic practice, which allows me a very flexible schedule. Since I'm not able yet myself to have an animal companion with me here, I would love to help out others who need some support. 

For you and your dog I offer an individual approach that prioritizes safety, comfort, and good communication for all! This means adjusting the activities to each individual, whether long interactive walks, enriching activities at home, or training sessions, and matching the rhythm they are used to at your home. 

I am currently taking a course in dog behaviour and integrate this knowledge into the care I provide, namely by being attuned to the stress/ discomfort levels of each individual in any given setting. I live right next to parks Duden and Forest so there is plenty to do :)

I have a life long experience with all types of dogs from caring for family pets, volunteering at shelters, to private walking and petsitting. Since my younger years I’ve had a constant curiosity into understanding dogs’ behaviors and needs and learning how to communicate with them in a fair way. 

**DOG BOARDING: please note I live in a flatshare. Though all my roomates are happy and comfortable with the presence of animals in the house, this may not be the best solution for every dog. For the moments I am away, your dog would stay in my private space (the whole third floor which consists of two connected rooms). As I work mostly from home I am rarely away, and if so, never for more than 3 hours. 

FR:

Bonjour ! Originaire des États-Unis, j'ai récemment déménagé à Bruxelles après avoir terminé mon master aux Pays-Bas et je développe actuellement ma pratique artistique, ce qui me permet d'avoir un emploi du temps très flexible. Comme je ne suis pas encore en mesure d'avoir un compagnon animal avec moi ici, j'aimerais beaucoup aider ceux qui ont besoin d'un peu de soutien.

Pour vous et votre chien, j'offre une approche individuelle qui donne la priorité à la sécurité, au confort et à une bonne communication pour tous ! Cela signifie qu'il faut adapter les activités à chaque individu, qu'il s'agisse de longues promenades interactives, d'activités enrichissantes à la maison, ou de séances d'entraînement, et respecter le rythme auquel ils sont habitués à votre domicile.

Je suis actuellement une formation en comportement canin et j'intègre ces connaissances dans les soins que je prodigue, notamment en étant à l'écoute des niveaux de stress et d'inconfort de chaque individu dans n'importe quel contexte. J'habite juste à côté des parcs Duden et Forest, il y a donc beaucoup à faire :)

J'ai une longue expérience avec tous les types de chiens : je me suis occupée d'animaux de famille, j'ai fait du bénévolat dans des refuges, j'ai fait des promenades privées et j'ai gardé des animaux de compagnie. Depuis mon plus jeune âge, j'ai une curiosité constante pour comprendre les comportements et les besoins des chiens et apprendre à communiquer avec eux d'une manière juste.

**GARDE DE CHIENS : veuillez noter que je vis en colocation. Bien que tous mes colocataires soient heureux et à l'aise avec la présence d'animaux dans la maison, cela peut ne pas être la meilleure solution pour tous les chiens. Pour les moments où je ne suis pas là, votre chien restera dans mon espace privé (tout le troisième étage qui consiste en deux pièces reliées entre elles). Comme je travaille principalement à domicile, je m'absente rarement, et si c'est le cas, jamais plus de 3 heures.

Karolina's services

At your home

One home visit a day
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home to feed and play with your pet
30 EUR
/day
House Sitting
A sitter stays overnight in your home and cares for your pet
50 EUR
/night

At the sitter's home

Dog Boarding
Overnight stay at the sitter's home
10 EUR for each additional pet
45 EUR
/night

Karolina also offers

Dog training
Pick up / drop off

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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Dog Boarding
Catherine, 2023-04-22

Jet avait l'air très heureux avec Karolina :)

Je recommande !

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Victoria, 2023-04-10

Perfect dogsitter ! My dog seems very cool and happy with Karolina. Highly recommended

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About Karolina's Home

Accepted pets

Puppies
< 1 year
Dog sizes
0-80 kg
Dog ages
0-20 years
Dog sex
Female & Male
Cats
all kinds

Karolina's home

A small outdoor area
Has no kids
24/7 supervision

Walking areas

Nearby off-leash dog area
City park

Skills

Specific Skills

I speak English & French & Other
+5 years of experience
Familiar with dog training techniques
I started my professional dog walking experience over 10 years ago while studying in New York. There I cared for a dog with some behavioural problems, which I had not had experience with before. Luckily my neighbour was a dog trainer and I learned a lot from her on how to better understand this dog and help him overcome behaviours that were usually caused by stress or fear. This was a turning point for me from passively spending time with dogs, to becoming engaged in learning about their needs and behaviours. Since then I walked and cared for many different dogs both in the USA and then the Netherlands and learnt to adjust my knowledge to each individual. I have continued to learn independently through each new experience and now have more time to dedicate to learn from professionals that I trust.

Experience with

Animal welfare as a volunteer
Behavioural problems

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Karolina

Karolina

structured care for your dog

Forest
One home visit a day
Min. 30-minute visits in your home
30 EUR
/day
All services and rates
Contact Karolina

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Full refund if canceled before 12:00 p.m. one day before the booking, 50% refund afterward.

No refund is payable if the booking is canceled on or after the start date.

Note: All times are based on the sitter’s time zone

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